re: Listening to MM and Hannibal on post game show on SEC was a relief

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MM is going to hit the portal hard.

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That depends on how many spots he has available.

As of now, KJ is the only scholarship player we know for sure is leaving. However, LSU has two HS signees. So we know at least one more spot has to open up.

Miller
Hannibal
Hill
Fountain
Hays
Coleman

have all used their "one free transfer". That means they can't transfer again without a waiver from the NCAA or being a grad transfer. The NCAA came out a few months ago and said they would be much stricter on granting waivers. It's hard to see McMahon telling those guys to hit the road without them having an opportunity to land somewhere else for next season. So, unless some turn pro or graduate this semester, LSU may be "stuck" with them (judge that how you will).

Wilkinson and Justice Williams haven't used their free transfer yet. Obviously the true freshmen haven't either. I'm expecting 2-5 of those guys won't be back. No doubt McMahon will utilize the portal. The questions are to what degree can he AND, more importantly, can he get anyone worth a damn when he does.

I genuinely hope he proves me wrong, but I haven't had such a bleak outlook on LSU basketball for at least a decade, probably more.